Death Penalty Bill Submitted to People’s Majlis

A bill concerning the imposition and execution of the death penalty has been submitted to the People’s Majlis. The first reading of the bill, submitted by Hanan Mohamed Rashid, MP for Guraaidhoo constituency on behalf of the government, is scheduled for today. The bill aims to establish a robust legal framework outlining procedures and measures related to the execution of punishment in the Maldives, in accordance with the Constitution and international rules, while respecting the rights of the public and the accused. It includes conditions for imposing the death penalty, such as witness consent, examination at all stages of Sharia, fair trial with justice and equality, and the right to legal counsel. The bill also details obligations of the state, rights of the condemned person, and circumstances under which execution is prohibited.